Focus on the Family Commentary

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Character Education Mar 19, 2021

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What should be the primary goal of your child's education? Jim Daly suggests the goal ought to be strong character because education should not only develop better minds, but better people.
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The Blessing of Pain Mar 18, 2021

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Wouldn't it be wonderful if people couldn't feel pain? Well, not so fast. Jim Daly shares why pain is actually a blessing to our lives. (Original air date: May 24, 2018)
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Worth of a Penny Mar 17, 2021

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If you see a penny on the ground, would you pick it up? Many people would pass it by, believing pennies are basically worthless. Jim Daly explains why pennies – and humans – have deeper value than you can see at first glance.
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Marriage: Contract or Covenant? Mar 16, 2021

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Do you see marriage as a contract or a covenant? Jim Daly explains why your view of marriage will make the difference between deeper intimacy or divorce when conflict erupts. (Original air date: Nov. 26, 2014)
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Nice? Or Kind? Mar 15, 2021

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Being nice is often a smile with nothing of substance underneath. Kindness requires something deeper. Jim Daly explains why our society needs more than niceness to thrive. We need genuine kindness.
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Invest Your Time Mar 12, 2021

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The most precious material on earth is not gold or diamonds. Jim Daly explains your most precious resource and why it ought to be spent wisely.
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Loss of Teamwork Mar 11, 2021

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A poor economy costs many adults their jobs. But it costs our kids, too. Budget cuts to schools means the loss of opportunities to learn important life skills they'll need to become successful adults. Jim Daly explains. (Original air date: Nov. 19, 2015)
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Point of No Return Mar 10, 2021

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Flirting with danger is costly in marriage. Jim Daly shares why to enjoy a healthy, happy marriage the wise choice is avoiding the point of no return.
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Grow as a Dad Mar 09, 2021

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So, you're a brand-new dad. Are you ready for the challenges you'll face in the coming years? Well, be encouraged – you don't have to be. Jim Daly explains why you have everything you need right now to be a good father. (Original air date: March 6, 2014)
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The Traditional Family Mar 08, 2021

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The so-called "traditional family" is considered "traditional" for a reason. It works. Jim Daly explains why the family is the foundation of any healthy society and the ideal for which our culture should strive.
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